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Reference: Virtue
Hastings
In Mr 5:30; Lu 6:19; 8:46 the word 'virtue' is used with the antiquated meaning of 'power,' or 'powerful influence' (Gr. dynamis).
In Mr 5:30; Lu 6:19; 8:46 the word 'virtue' is used with the antiquated meaning of 'power,' or 'powerful influence' (Gr. dynamis).
Jesus conscious of the influence he had exerted, immediately turned towards the crowd, and said, who touched my clothes?
so that all the people strove to touch him: for a divine virtue flowed from him, which healed them all.
but Jesus said, somebody has touched me: for I know what influence my power has had.